NPP primaries: ‘I’m not seeking protection’ – Minority Leader

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OB 10 years ago

NPP SUCKS!!!

NPP SUCKS!!!
Concerned 10 years ago

This foolish man is saying exactly what he said before with a lot more sugar but he is appealing for certain so called key men to be retained. What position is more critical than the presidential candidate. If Nana had to fig ...
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This foolish man is saying exactly what he said before with a lot more sugar but he is appealing for certain so called key men to be retained. What position is more critical than the presidential candidate. If Nana had to fight for his position, who is this useless minority leader to think people like him should be protected.
Frank Agyena-Karikari 10 years ago

Some of us don't give a damn to what he is saying. If as an MP he did well, people will vote for him again. We don't need "Mugabe" MPs whose duty to their constituencies is just to attend funeral.

Some of us don't give a damn to what he is saying. If as an MP he did well, people will vote for him again. We don't need "Mugabe" MPs whose duty to their constituencies is just to attend funeral.
Kofi, Ketu 10 years ago

The only minority leader who defends his opponents. Only in Ghana

The only minority leader who defends his opponents. Only in Ghana
AKAS 10 years ago

i care. reasonable citizens of Ghana should care.

i care. reasonable citizens of Ghana should care.
SGT ANANI FIADZOE 10 years ago

This is strange in deed! A democrat arguing for an undemocratic method to retain his seat?

Do you remeber that Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu's real name is Lawrence Addae? Yes Lawrence Addae is an embarrassing name to this MP. In ...
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This is strange in deed! A democrat arguing for an undemocratic method to retain his seat?

Do you remeber that Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu's real name is Lawrence Addae? Yes Lawrence Addae is an embarrassing name to this MP. In Sec Sch he was notorious for stealing: breaking into student's chop boxes, lockers and school storerooms. In Form 5 he broke into the kitchen storeroom and was caught red-handed!

After the sanctions for these stealings, he eventually got into KNUST. And to clean up his dirty past he changed his name to Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu.

So you see, this man has been dishonest and a crook since birth. See how he wants to 419 NPP!
Mr and Mrs Tulip 10 years ago

He has moved on to become a better and classy dignified person than you.

He has moved on to become a better and classy dignified person than you.
francis boakye 10 years ago

What you are saying is absolutely rubbish. He was my classmate at saint peters and also a personal friend. In school he was very astute and very organized. The way he is working in parliament reminds me of how he pursued his ...
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What you are saying is absolutely rubbish. He was my classmate at saint peters and also a personal friend. In school he was very astute and very organized. The way he is working in parliament reminds me of how he pursued his studies at st peters. Please stop spreading false rumours
francis boakye 10 years ago

And by the way he was never sacked from saint peters

And by the way he was never sacked from saint peters
SGT ANANI FIADZOE 10 years ago

Please, you can't rewrite history. Tell us what happened when Lawrence Addae was caught breaking into the school storeroom.

Francis, can you deny that Lawrence Addae changed his name to Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu?

Please, you can't rewrite history. Tell us what happened when Lawrence Addae was caught breaking into the school storeroom.

Francis, can you deny that Lawrence Addae changed his name to Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu?
Papa 10 years ago

A lesser known candidate is lacing his boots to defeat this MP at the primaries and he will be surprised

A lesser known candidate is lacing his boots to defeat this MP at the primaries and he will be surprised
Babangida 10 years ago

The minority leader is not making sense with his "contradictions".

The minority leader is not making sense with his "contradictions".
Ogyakromu 10 years ago

So long as the constituents feel their rep is doing a good job they will retain their MP. So the leadership should not devise tricks to entrench their friends in parliament.

So long as the constituents feel their rep is doing a good job they will retain their MP. So the leadership should not devise tricks to entrench their friends in parliament.
AKAS 10 years ago

This should be said to be "back pedaling" not peddling!

This should be said to be "back pedaling" not peddling!
Ogyakromu 10 years ago

Thank you for the correction, AKAS

Thank you for the correction, AKAS
ugly akufo addo 10 years ago

the first thief minority leader in ghana n his from npp

the first thief minority leader in ghana n his from npp
Babangida 10 years ago

I'm told the minority leader also like Nana Addo has some "issues" with his education certificates.
Npp is Azar party.

I'm told the minority leader also like Nana Addo has some "issues" with his education certificates.
Npp is Azar party.
Judith 10 years ago

Selfish ambition, are you a born MP and an ordained Minority Leader

Selfish ambition, are you a born MP and an ordained Minority Leader
abakuri emmanuel. navrongo 10 years ago

LATE NEWS. We now know those who were behind the idea of making current npp parliamentarians go unopposed in 2016.

LATE NEWS. We now know those who were behind the idea of making current npp parliamentarians go unopposed in 2016.
Corruption Buster 10 years ago

He is running away from his own words. Our democracy demands that after every four years, the people will vote on the government in power. Good governments will be retained and under-performing governments would be voted out. ...
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He is running away from his own words. Our democracy demands that after every four years, the people will vote on the government in power. Good governments will be retained and under-performing governments would be voted out.
Why must the same no apply to the people in parliament, be they leaders or followers? Performing MPs would be retained, and under-performing MPs would have to give way tors to try their ideas too. If Kyei-Mensah believes he has done well, why should he fear the challenge? He is away the people are losing faith in him. He will go with Mahama!
Omanhene (U$A) 10 years ago

...Talking About?"

First, if Mr. Mensah-Bonsu believes in democracy and free elections, then his TRICKY "eir-tanz" or "egg-dance" around his own pronouncement about the NPP's Primaries is hugely laughable. Remember when th ...
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...Talking About?"

First, if Mr. Mensah-Bonsu believes in democracy and free elections, then his TRICKY "eir-tanz" or "egg-dance" around his own pronouncement about the NPP's Primaries is hugely laughable. Remember when they issued a FATWA, that men shouldn’t contest against women in the primaries? What positions are sacrosanct in Ghanaian politics anyway?

His MOTIVE is clear to me. He doesn't want the leadership of the party in parliament, which he heads his party, replaced by some political newcomers, thus his statement: "... the need for the party to retain its key personalities in the lawmaking chamber." Else, what the heck does that mean?

Secondly, he hid behind the door and stated that "And in the advance democracies, you don't have a situation where at the end of the tenure of parliament, the 'floodgate is opened' to allow unfettered contest."

Is Mr. Bonsu not flouting the very essence of democracy: government for, of, by and about the people through FREE and competitive elections?" True, the Negro is scared to lose his parliamentary Seat and, by extension, his damn BREAD, period. And that's why he's talking that way—thinking that the NPP bosses will listen and save him and a few others.

So, if your ass is not afraid to go through the primaries, then why waste time to give these pieces of advice? If he can count, then I refer him to "HOW MANY REPUBLICANS are contesting the primaries for presidential candidate in the United States of America for the 2016 elections?" By my last count, there were 18 of them, so that clearly takes care of Mr. Kyei Mensah-Bonsu’s FALSE knowledge and understanding of competitive democratic elections in the advance democracies.

**Just be a MAN or WOMAN enough and face any competitors in the primaries and you will win—if you’ve been doing a good job for your constituency, and Ghana as a whole, and not just there for the money, status, perks and other freebies!!**
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ohene.kwame 10 years ago

OKMBMG means Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu must go !!!!

OKMBMG means Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu must go !!!!
Anyemi Kweifio 10 years ago

He is speaking his mind though quite interesting for what he said is against all democratic principles, something, he keeps on trumpeting as an NPP. Unlike Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo who behaviour and action tells it all. Bo ...
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He is speaking his mind though quite interesting for what he said is against all democratic principles, something, he keeps on trumpeting as an NPP. Unlike Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo who behaviour and action tells it all. Both Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu and Nanan Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo are arrogant, egotistical, violent, unprincipled, have no self-respect, display impunity and disregard rules and laws that do not favour them. They like to remain in authority by all means. Hence the 'all die be die' mantra. Thank God the true pictures of 'the false prophets' and the 'kremos' in batakari kese' are emerging. Ghanaians will vote wisely as usual.
Anokye Twum Antwi 10 years ago

Wow! That sounds like the cry of a wounded wolf. I thought that democracy means government of the people by the people and for the people. Why should you need protection by the leadership?

Wow! That sounds like the cry of a wounded wolf. I thought that democracy means government of the people by the people and for the people. Why should you need protection by the leadership?
Mawutor 10 years ago

Since this megalomaniac became minority leader, the minority mps have all of a sudden become mumu in parliament.I wonder what kind of leadership he's spearheading. I miss the kwamina bartels, aprakus, etc. The silence of thes ...
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Since this megalomaniac became minority leader, the minority mps have all of a sudden become mumu in parliament.I wonder what kind of leadership he's spearheading. I miss the kwamina bartels, aprakus, etc. The silence of these current minority is highly n extremely loud.
Kofi, Ketu 10 years ago

The only minority leader who defends his opponents. Only in Ghana. ?..

The only minority leader who defends his opponents. Only in Ghana. ?..
Yaw 10 years ago

Experience matters. If an MP has been in Parliament for a number of years and is performing for the party and country, why change him? Why would NPP not see the sense to retain the likes of Papa Owusu Ankomah , Eugenia Kusi, ...
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Experience matters. If an MP has been in Parliament for a number of years and is performing for the party and country, why change him? Why would NPP not see the sense to retain the likes of Papa Owusu Ankomah , Eugenia Kusi, Akoto Osei, Gyan Balfour, Osei Kyei Mensa, Richard Anane, Nana A to Arthur, etc?

This idea that someone has been there too long and for that reason he/she should give way for someone should be condemned.

We have created a system where people with money to buy corrupt delegates are able to unseat experience legislators.

In developed democracies, hardworking, productive and competent legislators can stay as long as 40 years or more. Let us cherish experience.
Yaw 10 years ago

President Akufo-Addo will need experience hands to clean the mess created by NDC.

President Akufo-Addo will need experience hands to clean the mess created by NDC.

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